Chin, Denny Born 1954 in Kowloon, Hong Kong Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 24, 1994, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on August 9, 1994, and received commission on August 10, 1994. Service terminated on April 26, 2010, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nominated by Barack Obama on October 6, 2009, to a seat vacated by Robert D. Sack. Confirmed by the Senate on April 22, 2010, and received commission on April 23, 2010. Education: Princeton University, B.A., 1975 Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Henry Werker, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 1978-1980 Private practice, New York City, 1980-1982, 1986-1994 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of New York, 1982-1986 Adjunct professor (part-time), Fordham University School of Law, 1986-1994 Given name at birth: Check Kong Chin